From the editor Notice anything different? How do you like our new look? I know, I know. We don’t look a day over 60, right?
Texas School Business is so excited to debut a fresh, modern design as we step into a new era with a bimonthly frequency. The new-and-improved Texas School Business also boasts expanded coverage: ► Not one, but TWO association president profiles in every issue; ► The Arts covers K-12 fine arts programs to more fully recognize the spectrum of educational initiatives in our public schools. ► Regional View highlights the programs and initiatives happening at a select education service center. Our inaugural installment comes from ESC Region 13!
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► Calendar: We’re bringing it back! In one place, you can browse all the professional development events happening statewide over the next four months. Do you have an event you’d like to include? It’s free! Simply send the pertinent details to news@texasschoolbusiness.com.
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Also, with the November/December issue, we’ll debut a new technology columnist. You’ll have to wait until November for the big reveal. In the meantime, I want to take this opportunity to thank Terry Morawski of Comal ISD for his years of service as our Tech Toolbox columnist. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and I wish you the best, Terry! One last thing: A huge thank you to all who submitted nominations for our Ninth Annual Bragging Rights issue, which comes out in December. What an impressive showing this year! You’ve made our job to narrow it down to 12 school districts worth bragging about extremely difficult! But it’s a challenge we’re willing to take on. Thanks for sharing all the phenomenal work happening in our public schools. You rock!
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